Diploma of Building & Construction
Course Overview
CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
This qualification reflects the role of building professionals who apply knowledge of structural principles, risk and financial management, estimating, preparing and administering building and construction contracts, selecting contractors, overseeing the work and its quality and managing construction work in building projects including residential and commercial with the following limitations:
- Residential construction limited to National Construction Code Class 1 and 10 buildings to a maximum of 3 storeys.
- Commercial construction limited to National Construction Code Class 2 to 9 buildings, Type C and B construction.
Occupational titles may include:
- Builder
- General Foreperson
- Building Inspector
Live Site Access for the Unit of Competency CPCCBC4008 Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects. Britts College Pty Ltd. will make every possible attempt to secure access to the live site for all students, however students will also be encouraged to make their own arrangements in accordance with the requirements of the “Live Site Access Agreement”. Student who are already working in the building and construction industry are encouraged to use their existing workplace to gain access to live sites, providing it meets the requirements as specified in the performance evidence of the unit of competency. Students who are not already working may nominate a workplace.
Course Entry Requirements
- There is no pre-requisites or specific entry requirement for this qualification. This course is available to all international students and Britts College Pty Ltd. requires that students are able to provide evidence that they:
- Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level.
- Have a suitable level of language, literacy, and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that Britts College Pty Ltd. is able to provide.
- Must be a proficient user of advanced calculators.
- Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent or must be of matured age with adequate LLN skills.
- Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
- All the students commencing this course are required to complete an LLN Test on the orientation day to assist Britts College Pty Ltd. to identify student’s needs for additional support during their study with Britts College Pty Ltd.
Note: It Is Highly Recommended That Student Must Have Successfully Completed ‘CPCCWHS1001 Prepare To Work Safely In The Construction Industry’, Prior Commencing This Course.
Course Pathways
Once students have successfully completed CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building), they can apply for various roles across management positions that have supervisory performance accountabilities.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
- Higher Education programs with other education providers within the Building and Construction sector, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.
Course Structure
A total of 27 Units (24 Core and 3 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building). Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 27 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
| Code | Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Core |
| BSBWHS513 | Lead WHS risk management | Core |
| CPCCBC4001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 1 and 10 buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC4003 | Select, prepare and administer a construction contract | Core |
| CPCCBC4004 | Identify and produce estimated costs for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4005 | Produce labour and material schedules for ordering | Core |
| CPCCBC4008 | Supervise site communication and administration processes for building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4009 | Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4010* | Apply structural principles to residential and commercial constructions | Core |
| CPCCBC4012 | Read and interpret plans and specifications | Core |
| CPCCBC4013 | Prepare and evaluate tender documentation | Core |
| CPCCBC4014 | Prepare simple building sketches and drawings | Core |
| CPCCBC4018 | Apply site surveys and set-out procedures to building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC4053 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Class 2 to 9, Type C buildings | Core |
| CPCCBC5001 | Apply building codes and standards to the construction process for Type B construction | Core |
| CPCCBC5002 | Monitor costing systems on complex building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC5003 | Supervise the planning of onsite building and construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC5005 | Select and manage building and construction contractors | Core |
| CPCCBC5007 | Administer the legal obligations of a building and construction contractor | Core |
| CPCCBC5010 | Manage construction work | Core |
| CPCCBC5011 | Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction | Core |
| CPCCBC5013 | Manage professional technical and legal reports on building and construction projects | Core |
| CPCCBC5018* | Apply structural principles to the construction of buildings up to 3 storeys | Core |
| CPCCBC5019 | Manage building and construction business finances | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | Elective |
| BSBPMG538 | Manage project stakeholder engagement | Elective |
| CPCCBC4052 | Lead and manage teams in the building and construction industry | Elective |
Note: Course structure, units and content are subject to change during the delivery period due to a change in legislative requirements or due to Britts College course review process.
More Information
This course involves a number of learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include presentations and discussions, demonstrations, individual and group activities, skills practice, role plays, case studies, simulated scenarios, and research activities.
Assessment methods generally include practical observation of tasks, written or oral questioning, case studies, role plays, reports, research projects, presentations, etc.
You may be eligible for Credit Transfer if you are able to demonstrate that you have achieved competency in the same or equivalent unit/s in a Nationally Recognised Training from any Registered Training Organisation.
If you think that you have already gained the skills and experience for a unit or entire qualification, you can apply for RPL to get recognised as competent for parts or a whole nationally recognised qualification. Not everyone will get credited for their skills and knowledge.
Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a reasonable amount of experience in the area their course covers. Contact us to know more about our RPL process.
